The Bald-Headed Truth

Victorino activated, doesn’t start

Shane Victorino, the second major leaguer ever from Maui and the first in 77 years, was activated from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday by the Philadelphia Phillies, but didn’t start the game in his usual center field spot.

Jason Werth is on fire and he started the Phils’ 7-4 win over San Diego. Werth went 1-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run.

Victorino entered in the eighth inning, went 0-for-1 and saw his batting average fall to .229. Werth is hitting .289.

"Anybody would be mad. Wouldn't you?" Victorino said to MLB.com. "But the team has been playing great. I haven't lost my job. I got hurt. I'm not worried."

He reiterated the ‘‘I got hurt’’ quote later in the story.

Check the first link to read the story from MLB.com reporter Andy Jasner. Check the second link to see Tuesday’s box score and other cool stuff.

Charlie Manuel, the manager, says it is a season-long plan to play four outfielders, so I don’t think Victorino needs to worry too much.

Read more in Wednesday’s print edition.